The document discusses the nervous system and Parkinson's disease. It begins by outlining the objectives of describing neuron structure and function, identifying central and peripheral nervous system structures, and discussing Parkinson's disease. It then provides background on Parkinson's disease, caused by degeneration of substantia nigra cells. The document goes on to explain the main functions of the nervous system and its two main divisions: the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It also discusses neuron anatomy including the cell body, dendrites, axon, myelin sheath, and synapse.
This document provides an overview of the structure and function of the nervous system. It discusses the major components of the nervous system including neurons, neuroglia, and the central and peripheral nervous systems. It describes how neurons communicate via electrical and chemical signals, including the generation and propagation of graded potentials and action potentials. Synaptic transmission and the roles of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission are also summarized.
The document discusses the structure and function of neurons and nerves. It notes that neurons are individual cells that make up nerve tissue and conduct nerve impulses, while nerves are bundles of neurons that transmit information to different parts of the body. There are three main types of neurons - sensory neurons that receive stimuli, motor neurons that control muscles and glands, and interneurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system. Nerves can be sensory, motor, or mixed depending on the neurons they contain.
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The document provides an overview of the organization of the nervous system. It discusses the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which connects the CNS to sensory receptors and effector organs. The nervous system is composed of neurons and glial cells. Neurons have cell bodies, dendrites, axons and synaptic terminals. They communicate via electrical and chemical signals. The organization of the nervous system allows it to perform functions like sensation, movement, thinking and homeostasis.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system. It describes that the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord, which are protected by cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier. The PNS has two parts - the somatic nervous system which connects to skeletal muscles, and the autonomic nervous system which connects to internal organs. Neurons are the basic functional units and come in three types - sensory, motor, and interneurons. Neurons communicate via electrochemical signals across synapses using neurotransmitters.
The document summarizes key aspects of nervous tissue and the nervous system. It describes the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which includes all nervous tissue outside the CNS. It discusses the histology of nervous tissue including neurons, neuroglia, myelination, and different types of neurons. It also covers action potentials, synaptic transmission, and important neurotransmitters.
The document summarizes the structure and functions of the human brain. It describes the different parts of the brain including the cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord. It discusses the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It also explains the functions of key structures like the hypothalamus and how they regulate critical processes in the body. Specific areas of the cerebrum are also outlined along with their roles.
This document summarizes research on neurons and memory in the human brain. It discusses how neurons are the basic functional units of the brain and how they store and transmit information. Each neuron contains a cell body, dendrites that receive signals, and an axon that transmits signals to other neurons via synapses. There are over 100 billion neurons in the human brain, connected by trillions of synapses that are involved in memory storage. While the exact memory capacity of the human brain is unknown, estimates suggest it is at least in the petabytes, far exceeding any modern computer. Memory in the brain is stored via changes in synaptic connections between widely distributed networks of neurons rather than in any single brain region.
The document discusses the structure and function of the nervous system. It describes how the nervous system is composed of nervous tissue, including neurons and neuroglial cells. Neurons are the conducting cells that send and receive signals, while neuroglial cells provide support and insulation. The document outlines the key cell types, their roles, and organizational structure of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
This document provides an overview of the structure and function of the nervous system. It discusses the major components of the nervous system including neurons, neuroglia, and the central and peripheral nervous systems. It describes how neurons communicate via electrical and chemical signals, including the generation and propagation of graded potentials and action potentials. Synaptic transmission and the roles of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission are also summarized.
The document discusses the structure and function of neurons and nerves. It notes that neurons are individual cells that make up nerve tissue and conduct nerve impulses, while nerves are bundles of neurons that transmit information to different parts of the body. There are three main types of neurons - sensory neurons that receive stimuli, motor neurons that control muscles and glands, and interneurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system. Nerves can be sensory, motor, or mixed depending on the neurons they contain.
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The document provides an overview of the organization of the nervous system. It discusses the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which connects the CNS to sensory receptors and effector organs. The nervous system is composed of neurons and glial cells. Neurons have cell bodies, dendrites, axons and synaptic terminals. They communicate via electrical and chemical signals. The organization of the nervous system allows it to perform functions like sensation, movement, thinking and homeostasis.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system. It describes that the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord, which are protected by cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier. The PNS has two parts - the somatic nervous system which connects to skeletal muscles, and the autonomic nervous system which connects to internal organs. Neurons are the basic functional units and come in three types - sensory, motor, and interneurons. Neurons communicate via electrochemical signals across synapses using neurotransmitters.
The document summarizes key aspects of nervous tissue and the nervous system. It describes the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which includes all nervous tissue outside the CNS. It discusses the histology of nervous tissue including neurons, neuroglia, myelination, and different types of neurons. It also covers action potentials, synaptic transmission, and important neurotransmitters.
The document summarizes the structure and functions of the human brain. It describes the different parts of the brain including the cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord. It discusses the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It also explains the functions of key structures like the hypothalamus and how they regulate critical processes in the body. Specific areas of the cerebrum are also outlined along with their roles.
This document summarizes research on neurons and memory in the human brain. It discusses how neurons are the basic functional units of the brain and how they store and transmit information. Each neuron contains a cell body, dendrites that receive signals, and an axon that transmits signals to other neurons via synapses. There are over 100 billion neurons in the human brain, connected by trillions of synapses that are involved in memory storage. While the exact memory capacity of the human brain is unknown, estimates suggest it is at least in the petabytes, far exceeding any modern computer. Memory in the brain is stored via changes in synaptic connections between widely distributed networks of neurons rather than in any single brain region.
The document discusses the structure and function of the nervous system. It describes how the nervous system is composed of nervous tissue, including neurons and neuroglial cells. Neurons are the conducting cells that send and receive signals, while neuroglial cells provide support and insulation. The document outlines the key cell types, their roles, and organizational structure of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
The 3 meninges (dura mater, arachnoid membrane, and pia mater) protect the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a cushion and circulates within the subarachnoid space, protecting the central nervous system from damage. The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the lower lumbar vertebrae and contains nerve roots that carry sensory and motor information into the spinal canal.
This document contains solved past papers questions from 2004-2012 on physiology for the UHS Physiology subject. It includes 12 questions on topics like accommodation mechanism, visual cycle, light reflex pathway, causes of night blindness, functions of CSF, tactile receptors, analgesia system, functions of cerebellum and features of cerebellar diseases. The questions are answered in detail explaining the concepts involved. Key diagrams are included from references like Guyton's Medical Physiology.
This document provides an overview of nerve-muscle physiology. It discusses the structure and types of neurons, including their classification based on number of poles and function. It also describes the structure and types of muscle, including skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Additionally, it explains the electrophysiology of nerves and muscle, including the properties of electrical excitability, refractory period, and accommodation. The document outlines the process of the action potential in nerves and muscle cells. It concludes with a brief description of electrophysiology in the central nervous system.
The nervous system functions to receive information from the environment, integrate and analyze it, generate signals, and conduct neural messages to tissues that respond. It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS; brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is further divided and includes somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Neurons can be unipolar, multipolar, or bipolar depending on their structure. A neuron has a cell body containing a nucleus, dendrites that receive signals, and an axon that conducts signals. The axon is surrounded by a myelin sheath formed by neuroglia including oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells. Neuroglia also include
This document summarizes nervous tissue and neurons. It states that nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities like muscle contraction, awareness, emotions, memory and reasoning. The basic unit of nervous tissue is the neuron, which consists of a cell body containing the nucleus and projections called axons and dendrites that conduct signals. Neuroglia provide support to neurons and help with repair, development and metabolic functions. There are different types of glia like astrocytes, microglia and oligodendrocytes. Neurons can be classified by their structure as unipolar, multipolar or bipolar, and by their function as sensory, motor
The document summarizes key concepts about the nervous system including:
- Neurons are the basic structural and functional units that transmit electrochemical signals called nerve impulses. Nerves are bundles of axons.
- The central nervous system (CNS) contains gray matter with neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated axons, and white matter with bundles of myelinated axons.
- There are three main types of neurons - sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons. Neuroglial cells provide support and insulation for neurons in the CNS.
- The peripheral nervous system connects the CNS to other body parts and allows sensory input, integrative processing, and motor output functions.
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The nervous system allows for communication between different parts of the body through neurons, which are specialized cells that transmit signals via electrical and chemical processes. Neurons have dendrites that receive signals and axons that transmit them, forming circuits throughout the body. Along with neurons, glial cells provide support and insulation to the nervous system. The complex nervous system regulates bodily functions and allows organisms to interact with their environments.
This document provides an outline for a lecture on neurophysiology. It begins with an introduction and overview of the nervous system, including its basic functions of sensory, interpretive, and motor functions. It then discusses the fine anatomy of the nervous system including neurons, the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and divisions of the peripheral nervous system. Finally, it covers topics like the structure and function of neurons, neuroglia, myelination, regeneration, and action potentials.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system:
1. It describes the nervous system as a network of billions of nerve cells that functions as the control center of the body, integrating homeostasis, movement, and other functions.
2. The peripheral nervous system communicates between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, and can be divided into sensory and motor divisions.
3. Within neurons, the cell body contains organelles and receives inputs, while the axon conducts electrical signals to transmit outputs to other neurons.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system, including its basic functions, organization, and components. Key points:
1) The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that functions as the control center of the body, integrating homeostasis, movement, and other functions.
2) It has two main divisions - the central nervous system (CNS) comprising the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system outside of the CNS.
3) Neurons are the basic functional units that conduct electrical signals to transmit information via chemical neurotransmitters at synapses.
This document provides an overview of the structure and function of the nervous system. It begins with an introduction to the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system. It then describes the main divisions and components of the CNS in detail, including the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and telencephalon. It discusses the protection mechanisms of the CNS, including the skull, meninges, blood-brain barrier, and cerebrospinal fluid. Finally, it provides an overview of neurons, glial cells, and classifications of neurons.
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The document provides an overview of the nervous system, including its major divisions and functional components. It describes the central nervous system (CNS), made up of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is divided into the central and peripheral divisions. The peripheral system is further divided into the somatic and autonomic systems. The autonomic system regulates involuntary body functions and is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The document also reviews the anatomy and functions of the spinal cord, brain regions including the cerebrum and cerebellum, and key structures like the basal ganglia and limbic system.
The document summarizes key aspects of the nervous system including its organization, cells, nerve impulses, synapses, and reflexes. It describes the central and peripheral nervous systems, types of neurons, action potentials, and synaptic transmission. It also presents data from a neuromuscular reflex lab experiment showing involuntary reflexes have faster reaction times than voluntary movements.
The nervous system consists of neurons and neuroglial cells. Neurons transmit nerve impulses through electrical and chemical signals. The neuron has a cell body, dendrites which receive signals, and an axon which transmits signals. Schwann cells wrap around axons and form myelin sheaths to insulate axons. Myelin allows faster impulse transmission. The nervous system regulates sensation, movement, and organ function through sensory, motor and interneurons. Nerve impulses rely on ion exchange and travel through the nervous system via pathways and reflex arcs.
Neurons are specialized cells that carry electrical and chemical signals through the nervous system. They are the core components of the brain and spinal cord. There are over 100 billion neurons in the brain and millions in the spinal cord, with the greatest concentration found in the neocortex. Neurons are unique in that they stop reproducing after birth and transmit information through electrical signals across connections called synapses. The main classes of neurons are sensory, motor, and interneurons, which receive and transmit signals between neurons.
The document describes the structure and function of the nervous system. It discusses how the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains neurons and neuroglia, which support and protect the neurons. Sensory neurons carry signals from receptors to the CNS, while motor neurons carry signals from the CNS to muscles and glands. At synapses, neurotransmitters are released by axon terminals to transmit signals between neurons. Reflexes involve simple circuits through the spinal cord that produce rapid, involuntary responses.
The document summarizes key aspects of the nervous system including:
1) It describes the organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
2) It defines neurons, glial cells, and the four main types of neurons.
3) It explains action potentials, resting membrane potential, and the role of sodium in producing the action potential.
4) It compares voluntary and involuntary reflexes through an experiment measuring reaction times with and without reinforcement.
The document summarizes the functional organization and anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS). It describes how the CNS is organized hierarchically from the spinal cord up to the cerebral cortex. It also discusses the lateralized organization of the left and right hemispheres and localized organization of different brain functions. Key components of the CNS discussed include the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus, basal ganglia, limbic system, and cerebral cortex. The document also provides an overview of reflex arcs and their significance in assessing CNS function.
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Peripheral Nervous System,
Types of PNS,
Spinal nerves,
Types of neuron (3 basic types),
Plexus,
Cranial nerves,
Autonomic nervous system,
Structure of Neuron,
Human Anatomy and Physiology-I,
Syllabus As per PCI,
B. Pharm-I
The document provides an overview of the anatomy and organization of the nervous system. It discusses the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. It describes the peripheral nervous system including the cranial and spinal nerves. It also covers the structure and function of neurons and glial cells. Finally, it discusses the spinal cord and provides details on the plexuses formed by spinal nerves.
The 3 meninges (dura mater, arachnoid membrane, and pia mater) protect the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a cushion and circulates within the subarachnoid space, protecting the central nervous system from damage. The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the lower lumbar vertebrae and contains nerve roots that carry sensory and motor information into the spinal canal.
This document contains solved past papers questions from 2004-2012 on physiology for the UHS Physiology subject. It includes 12 questions on topics like accommodation mechanism, visual cycle, light reflex pathway, causes of night blindness, functions of CSF, tactile receptors, analgesia system, functions of cerebellum and features of cerebellar diseases. The questions are answered in detail explaining the concepts involved. Key diagrams are included from references like Guyton's Medical Physiology.
This document provides an overview of nerve-muscle physiology. It discusses the structure and types of neurons, including their classification based on number of poles and function. It also describes the structure and types of muscle, including skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Additionally, it explains the electrophysiology of nerves and muscle, including the properties of electrical excitability, refractory period, and accommodation. The document outlines the process of the action potential in nerves and muscle cells. It concludes with a brief description of electrophysiology in the central nervous system.
The nervous system functions to receive information from the environment, integrate and analyze it, generate signals, and conduct neural messages to tissues that respond. It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS; brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is further divided and includes somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Neurons can be unipolar, multipolar, or bipolar depending on their structure. A neuron has a cell body containing a nucleus, dendrites that receive signals, and an axon that conducts signals. The axon is surrounded by a myelin sheath formed by neuroglia including oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells. Neuroglia also include
This document summarizes nervous tissue and neurons. It states that nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities like muscle contraction, awareness, emotions, memory and reasoning. The basic unit of nervous tissue is the neuron, which consists of a cell body containing the nucleus and projections called axons and dendrites that conduct signals. Neuroglia provide support to neurons and help with repair, development and metabolic functions. There are different types of glia like astrocytes, microglia and oligodendrocytes. Neurons can be classified by their structure as unipolar, multipolar or bipolar, and by their function as sensory, motor
The document summarizes key concepts about the nervous system including:
- Neurons are the basic structural and functional units that transmit electrochemical signals called nerve impulses. Nerves are bundles of axons.
- The central nervous system (CNS) contains gray matter with neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated axons, and white matter with bundles of myelinated axons.
- There are three main types of neurons - sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons. Neuroglial cells provide support and insulation for neurons in the CNS.
- The peripheral nervous system connects the CNS to other body parts and allows sensory input, integrative processing, and motor output functions.
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The nervous system allows for communication between different parts of the body through neurons, which are specialized cells that transmit signals via electrical and chemical processes. Neurons have dendrites that receive signals and axons that transmit them, forming circuits throughout the body. Along with neurons, glial cells provide support and insulation to the nervous system. The complex nervous system regulates bodily functions and allows organisms to interact with their environments.
This document provides an outline for a lecture on neurophysiology. It begins with an introduction and overview of the nervous system, including its basic functions of sensory, interpretive, and motor functions. It then discusses the fine anatomy of the nervous system including neurons, the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and divisions of the peripheral nervous system. Finally, it covers topics like the structure and function of neurons, neuroglia, myelination, regeneration, and action potentials.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system:
1. It describes the nervous system as a network of billions of nerve cells that functions as the control center of the body, integrating homeostasis, movement, and other functions.
2. The peripheral nervous system communicates between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, and can be divided into sensory and motor divisions.
3. Within neurons, the cell body contains organelles and receives inputs, while the axon conducts electrical signals to transmit outputs to other neurons.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system, including its basic functions, organization, and components. Key points:
1) The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that functions as the control center of the body, integrating homeostasis, movement, and other functions.
2) It has two main divisions - the central nervous system (CNS) comprising the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system outside of the CNS.
3) Neurons are the basic functional units that conduct electrical signals to transmit information via chemical neurotransmitters at synapses.
This document provides an overview of the structure and function of the nervous system. It begins with an introduction to the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system. It then describes the main divisions and components of the CNS in detail, including the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and telencephalon. It discusses the protection mechanisms of the CNS, including the skull, meninges, blood-brain barrier, and cerebrospinal fluid. Finally, it provides an overview of neurons, glial cells, and classifications of neurons.
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summary of nervous system, including peripheral nervous system and central nervous system, a brief on nerve anatomy and functioning,gate control theory, mechanism of dental pain
The document provides an overview of the nervous system, including its major divisions and functional components. It describes the central nervous system (CNS), made up of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is divided into the central and peripheral divisions. The peripheral system is further divided into the somatic and autonomic systems. The autonomic system regulates involuntary body functions and is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The document also reviews the anatomy and functions of the spinal cord, brain regions including the cerebrum and cerebellum, and key structures like the basal ganglia and limbic system.
The document summarizes key aspects of the nervous system including its organization, cells, nerve impulses, synapses, and reflexes. It describes the central and peripheral nervous systems, types of neurons, action potentials, and synaptic transmission. It also presents data from a neuromuscular reflex lab experiment showing involuntary reflexes have faster reaction times than voluntary movements.
The nervous system consists of neurons and neuroglial cells. Neurons transmit nerve impulses through electrical and chemical signals. The neuron has a cell body, dendrites which receive signals, and an axon which transmits signals. Schwann cells wrap around axons and form myelin sheaths to insulate axons. Myelin allows faster impulse transmission. The nervous system regulates sensation, movement, and organ function through sensory, motor and interneurons. Nerve impulses rely on ion exchange and travel through the nervous system via pathways and reflex arcs.
Neurons are specialized cells that carry electrical and chemical signals through the nervous system. They are the core components of the brain and spinal cord. There are over 100 billion neurons in the brain and millions in the spinal cord, with the greatest concentration found in the neocortex. Neurons are unique in that they stop reproducing after birth and transmit information through electrical signals across connections called synapses. The main classes of neurons are sensory, motor, and interneurons, which receive and transmit signals between neurons.
The document describes the structure and function of the nervous system. It discusses how the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains neurons and neuroglia, which support and protect the neurons. Sensory neurons carry signals from receptors to the CNS, while motor neurons carry signals from the CNS to muscles and glands. At synapses, neurotransmitters are released by axon terminals to transmit signals between neurons. Reflexes involve simple circuits through the spinal cord that produce rapid, involuntary responses.
The document summarizes key aspects of the nervous system including:
1) It describes the organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
2) It defines neurons, glial cells, and the four main types of neurons.
3) It explains action potentials, resting membrane potential, and the role of sodium in producing the action potential.
4) It compares voluntary and involuntary reflexes through an experiment measuring reaction times with and without reinforcement.
The document summarizes the functional organization and anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS). It describes how the CNS is organized hierarchically from the spinal cord up to the cerebral cortex. It also discusses the lateralized organization of the left and right hemispheres and localized organization of different brain functions. Key components of the CNS discussed include the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus, basal ganglia, limbic system, and cerebral cortex. The document also provides an overview of reflex arcs and their significance in assessing CNS function.
Peripheral Nervous System, Audumbar MaliAudumbar Mali
Peripheral Nervous System,
Types of PNS,
Spinal nerves,
Types of neuron (3 basic types),
Plexus,
Cranial nerves,
Autonomic nervous system,
Structure of Neuron,
Human Anatomy and Physiology-I,
Syllabus As per PCI,
B. Pharm-I
The document provides an overview of the anatomy and organization of the nervous system. It discusses the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. It describes the peripheral nervous system including the cranial and spinal nerves. It also covers the structure and function of neurons and glial cells. Finally, it discusses the spinal cord and provides details on the plexuses formed by spinal nerves.
The nervous system is composed of neurons and glial cells. Neurons communicate via electrical and chemical signals to control all body functions. The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves). The peripheral system connects the central system to the rest of the body. Within the central system, sensory neurons carry stimuli from receptors to the brain and spinal cord, motor neurons carry signals from the central system to effectors like muscles and glands, and interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons.
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Describe the anatomy of neuron .
Enumerate the constituents of neuron.
Enlist the types of neuron .
Describe the function of neuron .
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Neurons are the basic structural and functional units of the nervous system. They have three main parts - the cell body, dendrites, and axon. The cell body contains the nucleus and cytoplasm. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and the axon conducts signals to other neurons. Neurons can be classified based on their structure and function, and include sensory, motor, and interneurons. Neurons transmit electrical and chemical signals that allow for communication within the nervous system and between the nervous system and other body systems.
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The nervous system is made up of neurons and neuroglia. Neurons transmit signals as electrical impulses between parts of the body, while neuroglia support and protect neurons. There are two main cell types - neurons, which generate and transmit nerve impulses, and neuroglia, which provide nutrients and insulation. The nervous system coordinates activities through neuronal communication via electrical and chemical signals at synapses to allow for reflexes and voluntary control of the body.
The document summarizes the structure and organization of the nervous system. It describes how the nervous system is composed of neurons and glial cells. Neurons have a cell body, dendrites, an axon, and axon terminals. The axon of most neurons is coated by a myelin sheath formed by Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system and oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system. The nervous system is organized anatomically into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system. Functionally, neurons are classified as afferent (sensory), efferent (motor), or interneurons.
The document summarizes the basic structure and function of the nervous system. It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which contains the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes cranial and spinal nerves. The PNS has two divisions - the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary skeletal muscles and relays sensory information, and the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like digestion. The autonomic nervous system has two branches - the sympathetic branch which prepares the body for stress, and the parasympathetic branch which maintains normal functions at rest. Neurons are the basic functional units that receive, conduct and connect information, while glia provide neurons with support.
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This document provides an overview of the nervous system and its components. It discusses the structure and function of the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. It describes the peripheral nervous system including nerves, ganglia and the autonomic nervous system. It covers the properties of neurons and neuroglia. Specific topics covered include the spinal cord and spinal nerves, reflexes, and the special senses.
The document provides an overview of the nervous system including:
- The central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord.
- The peripheral nervous system (PNS) which connects the CNS to other parts of the body and includes nerves and ganglia.
- The autonomic nervous system which regulates involuntary body functions and has sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
- Neurons, the basic cellular units of the nervous system, and neuroglia which support neuronal functions. Key parts of neurons and different neuron types are described.
The document provides an overview of the basic concepts of neuroscience. It describes the central nervous system as consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrate and coordinate activities in the body. The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to other parts of the body and environment. Within the nervous system, neurons are the basic functional units that transmit electrochemical signals. The document also discusses the structure and functions of key components like the cerebrum, cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, and autonomic and somatic nervous systems. It addresses questions about topics such as the differences between central and peripheral nervous systems, components of neurons, and the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
The detail description about peripheral nervous system, neuron, its covering, types of neuron, synapses, spinal nerves, plexus, and more about cranial nerves at last not the least about somatic and autonomic nervous system. you may also find the information about types of peripheral nervous system in detail.
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The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and contains gray matter and white matter. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch throughout the body. The nervous system detects environmental changes and coordinates the body's actions and sensory information through transmitting signals via neurons. It is composed of neurons, which are the basic functional units, and neuroglia, which provide structure and support. The nervous system functions through nerve impulses that travel along neurons via action potentials and neurotransmitters to transmit signals between neurons.
The document provides information about the central nervous system. It discusses that the CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating body functions, while the spinal cord acts as a channel between the brain and body. The four major parts of the brain are the cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and brain stem. The cerebrum is the largest part and is divided into four lobes that control different functions.
The document provides an overview of the human nervous system. It discusses the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It describes the major divisions and parts of the brain, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and brain stem. It also discusses neurons, glial cells, cranial and spinal nerves, and the functions of different areas of the brain like the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes.
The nervous system controls and regulates all body functions through sensory and motor nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body. Sensory nerves transmit impulses from receptors to the CNS, while motor nerves transmit impulses from the CNS to effectors like muscles. The CNS continuously receives sensory input about the environment and responds by issuing motor commands to adjust the body. The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves connecting the CNS to the rest of the body). Nervous tissue contains neurons, which transmit signals, and neuroglia, which support neurons. Reflex arcs are the basic functional units of the nervous system and involve
The nervous system has two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It contains neurons and neuroglia, and is divided into gray matter and white matter. The PNS includes nerves that branch throughout the body from the CNS, and is divided into the somatic and autonomic systems. The somatic system controls skeletal muscles, while the autonomic system regulates involuntary functions like respiration and digestion.
This document provides information about the structure and function of the nervous system. It discusses:
1. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense receptors. The basic unit is the neuron, which has a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.
2. The nervous system has four main functions: receiving sensory information, coordinating voluntary actions, regulating involuntary functions, and enabling thinking and reasoning.
3. Impulses are transmitted through neurons via depolarization and repolarization of the cell membrane. Sensory neurons carry impulses to the CNS and motor neurons carry impulses from the CNS to effectors like muscles and glands.
Nervous tissue controls and integrates all body activities through three basic functions: sensing changes, interpreting and remembering changes, and reacting to changes. It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is further divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Neurons are the basic structural and functional units of the nervous system and come in multiple types defined by their morphology. Neuroglial cells provide support and insulation for neurons in the CNS and PNS.
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2. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Chapter 13
Nervous System
3. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 1
13.1 The Importance of the
Nervous System
(pp.406–10)
3
4. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. describe the general structure and function of a
neuron and the myelin sheath.
2. identify the principal structures of the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
Today we will also:
3. discuss the biological basis of the Parkinson’s
disease, a neurological disease, and how this
relates to treatment.
4
5. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
A good reason to study the nervous system:
Do you recognize this face?
o This is Michael J. Fox
(A Canadian actor)
o Michael was born in Edmonton,
Alberta in 1961
o Michael is famous for many TV
shows and movies in his younger
days.
o Now, Michael is commonly seen
on TV promoting awareness for
Parkinson’s disease.
o He first started to show signs of the disease in 1990 5
while shooting the film “Doc Hollywood”.
6. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
A good reason to study the nervous system: cont’d
What is parkinson’s disease?
o Before we watch a video clip of Michael being
interviewed by Katie Couric, I want you to keep
these questions in mind.
– What are the visible symptoms of Parkinson’s
disease?
– What part of the nervous system do you think is
affected by this disease?
Link: “Michael J. Fox Talks with Katie Couric”
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7. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
A good reason to study the nervous system: cont’d
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
o It is a progressive degenerative nerve disorder
that affects muscle activity.
– The cells that degenerate and die belong to two
areas of the brain:
» substantia nigra (basal ganglia)
– Normally, these cells secrete two chemicals
(neurotransmitters) called:
» dopamine
» norepinephrine
7
8. 13.1 The Importance of
Biology 30 the Nervous System
What does the nervous system do for me?
Your nervous system undertakes many tasks,
including, but not limited to, the following:
o Processing information:
– depth of breathing
– condition of breathing muscles
– amount of water in the respiratory tract
– sensory information
(temp., odour, light intensity, touch, etc.)
o Memory:
– happy times; sad times
– hopes for the future (ambitions)
8
9. 13.1 The Importance of
Biology 30 the Nervous System
What does the nervous system do for me? (cont’d)
o Emotions:
– The chemical composition of our brain strongly influences
how we feel.
– The way our brain responds to external events in our lives
will determine the chemical composition of our brain and
thus set our mood.
In a nutshell, the nervous system allows us to
respond to our external environment.
9
10. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
There are 2 main divisions of the nervous
system:
The Central Nervous System (CNS):
o Consists of the Brain and the Spinal Cord.
o Acts as a coordinating center for incoming and
outgoing information.
10
11. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
There are 2 main divisions of the nervous
system: (cont’d)
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):
o Consists of nerves carrying information between
body organs and the CNS.
o The PNS is further subdivided:
– Somatic nerves:
» Controls skeletal muscles, bones, and skin.
» Consists of motor and sensory neurons.
– Autonomic nerves:
» Contains special motor nerves that control the internal
organs of the body.
11
12. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
There are 2 main divisions of the nervous
system: (cont’d)
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): (cont’d)
– Autonomic nerves: (cont’d)
» There are 2 divisions of the ANS:
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
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13. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
Nervous System:
This diagram
shows the:
o CNS
o ANS
– branch of the
PNS
This diagram
doesn’t show the:
o Somatic nerves
– branch of the
PNS 13
14. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
Nervous System:
This diagram
shows the:
o Somatic nerves
– branch of the
PNS
14
15. Organization of the
Biology 30 Nervous System
Figure 1, p.408 (Nelson)
The main divisions of the nervous system
15
16. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Cells of the Nervous System:
The Neuron:
o The neuron is the functional unit of the nervous
system.
– Neurons are specialized cells that are able to conduct
electrochemical impulses over substantial distances very
quickly.
Glial Cells:
o Non-conducting cells.
o Important for structural support and metabolism of
neurons.
16
17. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Anatomy of a Nerve Cell:
Cell body:
o contains the nucleus and is responsible for routine
maintenance of the neuron.
Dendrite:
o carries impulses towards the cell body.
Axon:
o conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body.
17
18. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Figure 2, p.409 (Nelson)
Structure of a neuron. The arrow shows the
direction in which a nerve impulse travels.
dendrites
axon
18
19. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Anatomy of a Nerve Cell: (cont’d)
Myelin Sheath:
o glistening white coat of fatty protein.
o acts as insulation for the neurons.
– prevents the loss of charged ions from the neuron.
(More on this in a couple of classes)
o formed by special glial cells called Schwann cells.
Neurilemma:
o found on all nerve fibres in the PNS.
o a thin outer membrane, formed by Schwann cells,
which surrounds the neuron.
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o promotes regeneration of damaged axons.
20. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Figure 2, p.409 (Nelson)
Structure of a neuron. The arrow shows the
direction in which a nerve impulse travels.
dendrites
Schwann myelin
cell sheath
axon
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21. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Anatomy of a Nerve Cell: (cont’d)
Node of Ranvier:
o the areas between sections of myelin sheaths.
o important for conduction of nerve impulses.
Synaptic End:
o the end of the axon.
Synaptic Vesicle:
o contain neurotransmitters, like dopamine.
– chemicals that can activate, or inhibit, the firing of a post-
synaptic neuron.
21
22. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Figure 2, p.409 (Nelson)
Structure of a neuron. The arrow shows the
direction in which a nerve impulse travels.
dendrites
node of
Schwann myelin Ranvier
sheath synaptic
cell
ends
axon
22
23. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Anatomy of a Nerve Cell: (cont’d)
Synapse:
o the gap between the synaptic end of one neuron
(presynaptic neuron) and a dendrite of another
neuron (postsynaptic neuron).
23
24. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Types of Neurons:
There are 3 distinct types of neurons:
o Sensory neurons: (afferent neurons)
– Detect stimuli via sensory receptors (like taste buds)
and transmit the stimulus to the CNS for processing.
– Cell bodies of sensory neurons are located in
clusters called ganglia located outside of the spinal
cord.
o Interneurons:
– Link neurons to other neurons.
– Located only within the CNS.
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25. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Types of Neurons: (cont’d)
o Motor Neurons: (efferent neurons)
– Transmit impulses from the CNS to muscles, organs,
or glands.
» Muscles, organs, and glands are classified as
effectors because they produce responses to the
stimuli.
25
26. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Figure 5, p.412 (Nelson)
3 Types of neurons.
26
27. Biology 30 Activity
Building Neurons:
During this activity you will accomplish two
tasks:
1. You will build, and label, a model of a neuron
using pipe cleaners.
2. You will build a model of a neuron using:
– 2 paper plates (cell body)
– twine (for the axon)
– yarn (for the dendrites)
– small beads (for neurotransmitters)
– large bead (representing an Action Potential)
» more detail on this in a couple of classes.
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– 3–4 plastic cups (synaptic ends)
28. Biology 30 Microscope
Examining Neurons:
If available, your teacher will make a
microscope and slides of neurons available
to you.
If not available, your teacher will find
microscope images of neurons for you
online.
28
29. Biology 30 Closure
Can you:
1. describe the general structure and function of a
neuron and the myelin sheath.
2. identify the principal structures of the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
29
31. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 2
13.1 The Importance of the
Nervous System
(pp.411–14)
31
32. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. describe, using an example, the
organization of neurons into nerves.
2. describe, using an example, the
composition and function of reflex arcs;
e.g., the patellar reflex, the pupillary reflex
3. design and perform an experiment to
investigate the physiology of reflex arcs
32
33. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Nerves:
Recall from last class:
o There are 3 types of neurons:
– Sensory, Interneurons, and Motor.
Within the CNS:
o The CNS consists of mainly interneurons that
highly interconnected.
– This permits the complex processing that goes on in
the brain.
o The CNS does send output and receive input
to and from the PNS.
– This is done by motor (output) and sensory (input) 33
neurons.
34. Anatomy of a
Biology 30 Nerve Cell
Nerves: (cont’d)
Within the PNS:
o Neurons are typically organized into nerves, or
nerve bundles.
– Neurons that connect to similar parts of the body will
be bundled, or grouped, together.
– For example,
» Sensory neurons that terminate in the left index finger
will be bundled together.
» They will connect to the spinal cord as a unified group.
34
37. Biology 30 The Reflex Arc
Ponder the following questions:
Have you ever wondered why, or how, you
respond so quickly when you accidently
touch a hot surface?
Have you noticed that everyone reacts
pretty much the same way?
37
38. Biology 30 The Reflex Arc
Reflexes:
Reflexes allow you to respond to the
environment without thinking.
o This is very important, as you are able to react
to a situation before your brain has time to
process the information.
Reflexes are a survival mechanism.
o When working properly, they should allow you
to react to a situation in order to minimize
damage to your body.
38
39. Biology 30 The Reflex Arc
The Physiology of a Reflex Arc:
The Components:
1. A sensory receptor:
– pain, pressure, photo/light, sound, temperature, etc.
2. A sensory neuron.
3. An interneuron.
4. A motor neuron.
5. An effector:
– Usually a muscle of some type.
39
40. Biology 30 The Reflex Arc
The Physiology of a Reflex Arc: (cont’d)
The Sequence of Events:
1. Sensory receptor:
– A sensory receptor is stimulated by some external
factor. (i.e., your finger touches a tack)
2. Sensory neuron:
– The sensory receptor then sends an impulse down the
sensory neuron towards the CNS (usually the spinal
cord).
40
41. Biology 30 The Reflex Arc
The Physiology of a Reflex Arc: (cont’d)
The Sequence of Events: (cont’d)
3. Interneuron:
– In the CNS, the sensory neuron relays the impulse to
an interneuron.
– The interneuron will send the impulse:
» to other interneurons sending the impulse up the CNS
to the brain (for processing).
» to a motor neuron.
4. Motor neuron:
– An impulse travels down the motor neuron towards the
effector (usually a muscle).
5. Effector: 41
– The muscle contracts.
42. Biology 30 Reflex Arcs
Investigation 13.1, p.436 (Nelson)
Your teacher will now pass out the worksheet,
“Investigation 13.1: Reflex Arcs”.
You will be assigned into groups of 2–3.
Procedure:
o Read through each step of the investigation
carefully. (Ask for clarification)
o Do Parts 1 – 4
– Record observations on your worksheet.
42
43. Biology 30 Reflex Arcs
Investigation 13.1, p.436 (Nelson)
Procedure: (cont’d)
o Do Part 5:
– Develop a brief experimental design keeping
manipulated, responding, and controlled variables in
mind.
– Carry out your procedure.
o Answer all Analysis and Evaluation questions.
43
44. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
13.1 Summary The Importance of the Nervous System
45. Biology 30 Closure
Can you:
1. describe, using an example, the
organization of neurons into nerves.
2. describe, using an example, the
composition and function of reflex arcs;
e.g., the patellar reflex, the pupillary reflex
3. design and perform an experiment to
investigate the physiology of reflex arcs
45
47. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 3
13.2 Electrochemical Impulse
(pp.415–8)
47
48. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. explain the formation and transmission of
an action potential.
48
49. 13.2 Electrochemical
Biology 30 Impulse
A little History:
1900:
o A German physiologist (Julius Bernstein)
suggested that nerve impulses were an
electrochemical message created by the
movement of ions through the neuron
membrane.
1939:
o Researchers at Columbia University (K.S. Cole
& H.J. Curtis) came up with an experiment to
prove this German physiologist correct.
49
50. 13.2 Electrochemical
Biology 30 Impulse
A little History: (cont’d)
The Experiment:
o They conducted their experiment on a large
neuron of a squid.
o Researchers placed a tiny electrode inside the
axon and found the following:
– The resting membrane had a potential of –70 mV.
– When the neuron became excited, the potential on
the inside of the neuron became +40 mV.
» This reversal of potential is what we now call an
action potential (AP).
– A few milliseconds after an action potential occurred
the potential on the inside of the neuron went back to
50
–70 mV (the resting potential).
52. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
What gives plasma membranes this
potential?
This potential is setup by concentrating
potassium ions (K+) and sodium ions (Na+)
across the nerve cell’s membrane.
o K+ is concentrated on the inside of the cell.
o Na+ is concentrated on the outside of the cell.
The potential changes from –70 mV to +40 mV
when:
o K+ moves out of the cell (facilitated diffusion).
o Na+ moves into the cell (facilitated diffusion). 52
53. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Figure 2, p.415 (Nelson)
Ion distribution and movement.
53
54. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Cell Membrane Properties:
Recall:
o Cell membranes are selectively permeable.
– The neuron’s cell membrane is impermeable to both
potassium and sodium ions.
o Entities like potassium and sodium must, initially,
be moved across the cell membrane by active
transport.
– This is accomplished by the sodium-potassium pump.
» This is an active process requiring energy in the form of
ATP.
– The Na-K pump is responsible for setting up the resting
membrane potential of –70 mV. 54
55. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Figure 3, p.416 (Nelson)
The Na-K pump
55
56. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Cell Membrane Properties: (cont’d)
Recall: (cont’d)
o Since the membrane is impermeable to both Na+
and K+ ions, these ions cannot move down their
concentration gradients without help.
– The movement of these ions is facilitated by the opening
of gated ion channels.
– When open the specific ion can move down it’s
concentration gradient (hence, facilitated diffusion).
– Each gated ion channel is matched to a specific type of
ion.
» For example, K+ channels only allow K+ ions to flow through
them.
56
57. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Figure 3, p.416 (Nelson)
Gated Ion Channels
57
58. Biology 30 The Resting Potential
Cell Membrane Properties: (cont’d)
What would happen if the membrane wasn’t
impermeable to Na+ and K+ ions?
o The K+ and Na+ ions being pumped across the
membrane by the Na-K pump would simply diffuse
back down their concentration gradients so that
their concentrations would be equal on both sides
of the membrane.
– Thus, there would be no membrane potential.
58
59. Biology 30 The Action Potential
The Phases:
Polarized Membrane:
o The resting membrane is polarized to –70 mV.
o This is due to the unequal distribution of the
positively charged sodium and potassium ions
inside and outside of the neuron.
Depolarization:
o The diffusion of Na+ into the nerve cell when
Na+ gates open.
o This results in a charge reversal (+40 mV).
59
60. Biology 30 The Action Potential
The Phases: (cont’d)
Repolarization:
o The process of restoring the membrane back to
the resting potential of –70 mV.
o How repolarization happens:
– When the membrane potential becomes positive,
the sodium channels close and the potassium
channels open.
» Na+ ions stop diffusing
» K+ ions begin to slowly diffuse out of the neuron.
60
61. Biology 30 The Action Potential
The Phases: (cont’d)
Hyperpolarization:
o When the inside of the neuron membrane has a
greater negative charge than the resting
membrane (< –70 mV).
o This occurs because the potassium channels
are slow to close.
– This allows for more K+ to diffuse out of the cell
creating a larger negative potential.
61
62. Biology 30 The Action Potential
The Phases: (cont’d)
Refractory Period:
o The recovery time required before a neuron can
produce another action potential (AP).
o During this time, the Na-K pump is working to
restore the membrane back to it’s resting
membrane potential (–70 mV) by:
– moving Na+ back outside of the neuron and
– moving K+ back inside the neuron.
o This can last between 1 to 10 ms (milliseconds).
62
63. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Figure 4, p.417 (Nelson)
The phases of an
action potential.
63
64. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Movement of the Action Potential:
Now the question becomes, “How does the
action potential move along the neuron?”
o In fact, the AP does not move.
o Instead, AP’s occur in succession along the
neuron.
– This looks like a “wave” of depolarization.
– Like “domino’s” falling in succession.
64
65. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Movement of the Action Potential: (cont’d)
The sequence of events:
1. The first AP is generated as Na+ ions rush in
through the opened sodium channels.
– This creates a local increase in the Na+ concentration.
2. The Na+ ions inside the neuron now move down
their concentration gradient to adjacent areas of
lower Na+ concentration.
– This influx of Na+ ions to adjacent areas inside of the
neuron creates an electrical disturbance.
» This disturbance causes sodium channels in this
adjacent area to open.
65
66. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Movement of the Action Potential: (cont’d)
The sequence of events: (cont’d)
3. Now, a new AP is generated in this adjacent
area as Na+ ions rush into the neuron.
4. Steps 1 – 3 repeat over and over as new AP’s
are created ‘down-stream’.
66
67. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Figure 6, p.418 (Nelson)
Successive APs along an
axon.
67
68. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Movement of the Action Potential: (cont’d)
Can an AP move backwards?
No!
o Recall:
– Shortly after the Na+ channels open, the following
phases occur:
» the K+ channels open (repolarization).
» then the Na-K pump needs to reset the concentration
gradients (the refractory period).
– While this is going on no new AP’s can be initiated.
68
69. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Speeding up Impulse Transmission:
Imagine the following:
o Two students are asked to race down the hallway
with the following task:
– Student 1:
» Open every locker door on your way down the hall.
– Student 2:
» Open every 10th locker door on your way down the hall.
o Who wins the race?
– Ans: Student 2
69
70. Biology 30 The Action Potential
Speeding up Impulse Transmission: (cont’d)
Saltatory Conduction:
o Definition:
– The generation of APs only at nodes of Ranvier in
myelinated axons, resulting in the rapid transmission of
nerve impulses.
o Recall:
– Specialized Schwann cells wrap around axons creating
‘bare’ areas on the axon called nodes of Ranvier.
» These ‘bare’ areas are full of sodium and potassium
channels.
» Since these areas are well spaced out, the Na+ ions flow
very quickly from node to node creating APs as they
open sodium channels. (Remember: Step 2) 70
74. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 4
13.2 Electrochemical Impulse
Threshold Levels &
Synaptic Transmission
(pp.418–21)
74
75. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. explain the all-or-none response and
intensity of response.
2. describe the transmission of a signal
across a synapse.
3. describe the main chemicals and
transmitters involved, i.e., norepinephrine,
acetylcholine and cholinesterase.
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76. Threshold Levels and the
Biology 30 All-or-None Response
Threshold Level:
Definition:
o The minimum level of a stimulus to produce a
response.
Let’s look at a classic experiment to
explore threshold levels.
o A single neuron leading to a muscle is isolated
and a mild electrical shock is applied to the
neuron.
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77. Threshold Levels and the
Biology 30 All-or-None Response
Figure 8, p.419 (Nelson)
The setup of the classic experiment.
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78. Threshold Levels and the
Biology 30 All-or-None Response
Threshold Level: (cont’d)
The Observations:
1. A stimuli of less than 2 mV did not produce any muscle
contraction.
2. A stimuli of 2 mV, or more, caused the muscles to contract
with a force of 3 N.
The Conclusions:
o A stimuli of less than 2 mV did not reach the threshold for
this particular neuron.
– Different neurons can have different threshold levels.
o All stimuli of 2 mV, or more, caused the same magnitude of
force in the muscle.
– This is why it is called the all-or-none response.
– An AP either occurs, or doesn’t occur, there is nothing in the 78
middle.
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Biology 30 All-or-None Response
Threshold Level: (cont’d)
The question now becomes, “How can we
differentiate between warm and hot objects?”
o Different intensities of stimuli can be detected in
two ways:
1. The nerves can send impulses at different frequencies.
» Warm objects placed on your hand cause neurons to
fire at a slow rate.
» When a hot object is placed on your hand, the neurons
fire at a faster rate.
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80. Threshold Levels and the
Biology 30 All-or-None Response
Threshold Level: (cont’d)
o Different intensities of stimuli can be detected in
two ways: (cont’d)
2. Different neurons can have different threshold levels.
» A glass rod at 40 °C may cause a single neuron to reach
threshold level.
» However, a glass rod at 50 °C may cause two or more
neurons to reach threshold level. The second neuron
would have a higher threshold level than the first.
» The greater the number of impulses reaching the brain,
the greater the intensity of the response.
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81. Biology 30 Synaptic Transmission
Synapse:
Definition:
o A region between neurons, or between neurons
and effectors; also known as the synaptic cleft.
The synapse is very small (20 nm).
Nerve transmission is slow across the
synapse.
o This is due to the diffusion of neurotransmitters
across the synapse. (A relatively slow process)
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82. Biology 30 Synaptic Transmission
Synapse: (cont’d)
Synapses rarely involve just two neurons.
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83. Biology 30 Synaptic Transmission
Synapse: (cont’d)
Presynaptic neurons:
o Contain many synaptic vesicles.
– Synaptic vesicles contain neurotransmitters (chemical
messengers)
o Release the neurotransmitters when an AP
reaches the synaptic end.
– The neurotransmitters diffuse across the synapse to
trigger receptors on postsynaptic neurons (or effectors).
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84. Biology 30 Synaptic Transmission
Synapse: (cont’d)
Postsynaptic neurons:
o Contain many membrane receptors for
neurotransmitters.
– There are two types of membrane receptors:
» Excitatory – open up sodium channels to help initiate
an AP.
» Inhibitory – open up potassium channels to inhibit
an AP.
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86. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Common Neurotransmitters:
Acetylcholine:
o Can act as an excitatory neurotransmitter.
– Opens up sodium gates and allows Na+ ions to rush
into the neuron.
– If enough Na+ ions rush in, the membrane will
depolarize and an AP will move down the neuron.
o After an AP has been generated, the
acetylcholine must be removed.
– If not, no further APs would be possible, as the
postsynaptic end would not be allowed to repolarize.
o Acetylcholine is destroyed by it’s enzyme
cholinesterase. 86
87. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Common Neurotransmitters: (cont’d)
Acetylcholine: (cont’d)
o Can act as an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
– Opens up potassium gates and allows K+ ions to
rush into the neuron.
– If enough K+ ions rush in, the membrane will become
hyperpolarized and it will become more difficult for an
AP to occur.
o Other details:
– Acetylcholine is commonly excitatory to skeletal
muscles causing muscular contractions.
– It functions both in the PNS and CNS.
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88. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Common Neurotransmitters: (cont’d)
Norepinephrine:
o Can be both excitatory and inhibitory.
o Acts in both the PNS and CNS.
o Responsible mainly for wakefulness / alertness.
Dopamine:
o Generally excitatory.
o Acts in both the PNS and CNS.
o Responsible for voluntary movement and
emotions.
– Recall: Parkinson’s disease (lack of dopamine) 88
89. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Common Neurotransmitters: (cont’d)
Serotonin:
o Generally inhibitory.
o Acts in the CNS only.
o Responsible mainly for sleep.
GABA:
o Generally excitatory.
o Acts in both the PNS and CNS.
o Responsible for motor behavior.
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90. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Summation:
Recall:
o There are many presynaptic neurons at most
synapses.
How is the creation of an AP on a
postsynaptic neuron controlled?
o Let’s take a look a figure 11 on p.422 (Nelson)
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92. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Summation: (cont’d)
Excitatory Neurons:
o Looking at the diagram, both presynaptic
neurons A and B are excitatory.
o Independently neither neuron can trigger an AP
in the postsynaptic neuron (D).
– The amount of excitatory neurotransmitters released
by either A or B does not open enough sodium
channels in neuron D for neuron D to reach its
threshold.
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93. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Summation: (cont’d)
Excitatory Neurons: (cont’d)
o However, when both presynaptic neurons A
and B release their neurotransmitters at the
same time, they do cause an AP in neuron D.
– This is essentially summation.
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94. Biology 30 Neurotransmitters
Summation: (cont’d)
Inhibitory Neurons:
o Summation can include inhibitory neurons as well.
o These presynaptic neurons release
neurotransmitters than open potassium channels
instead.
– This causes the postsynaptic neuron (D) to
hyperpolarize instead.
– Hyperpolarization of a neurons membrane makes it
more difficult for an AP to occur.
» However, it is not impossible.
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95. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
13.2 Summary Electromagnetic Impulse
• Nerves conduct electrochemical impulses from the dendrites
along the axon to the end plates of the neuron.
• Active transport and diffusion of sodium and potassium ions
establish a polarized membrane.
• An action potential is caused by the inflow of sodium ions.
• Nerve cells exhibit an all-or-none response.
• Neurotransmitters allow the nerve message to move across
synapses.
96. Biology 30 Closure
Can you:
1. explain the all-or-none response and
intensity of response.
2. describe the transmission of a signal
across a synapse.
3. describe the main chemicals and
transmitters involved, i.e., norepinephrine,
acetylcholine and cholinesterase.
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98. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 5
13.3 The Central Nervous System
The Brain
(pp.426–32)
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99. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. identify the principal structures of the
central nervous system and explain their
functions in regulating the voluntary
(somatic) and involuntary (autonomic)
systems of the human organism; i.e.,
cerebral hemispheres and lobes,
cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata,
hypothalamus, & spinal cord.
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100. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Brain Protection:
The skull:
Supports the structures of
the face.
Protects the brain from
injury.
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Brain Protection: - cont’d
The Meninges:
Made up of 3 membranes that wrap around the
brain.
odura matter
– outer membrane
oarachnoid
– contains blood vessels
– subarachnoid space contains cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF)
opia matter
– directly on top of the brain 101
102. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
The Meninges:
(Diagram)
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103. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Brain Protection: - cont’d
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF):
The brain is also cushioned by CSF between the
arachnoid and pia matter layers.
CSF also acts as a transport medium.
o It transports nutrients to the brain cells, and wastes
away from the brain cells to the blood.
There are four chambers in brain (ventricles) also
filled with CSF.
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain:
2 Hemispheres:
The right
hemisphere controls
left side of the body
The left hemisphere
controls right side of
the body
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Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
2 Hemispheres: - cont’d
The left hemisphere is associated with the
following tasks:
o logical
o symbolic
o sequential
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
2 Hemispheres: - cont’d
A structure called the corpus callosum connects
the two hemispheres.
o It allows the two hemispheres to communicate with
each other.
o Thus, the two hemispheres are never really working in
isolation from each other.
o If damaged physically, or by disease, very interesting
observations can be made.
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109. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Corpus callosum damaged: (Diagram)
Because the right hemi-
sphere is responsible for
facial recognition.
Who does she
see & why?
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
There are 3 major divisions:
Hindbrain (medulla oblongata, cerebellum, & pons)
Midbrain (reticular formation)
Forebrain (cerebrum, thalamus, hypothalamus,
pituitary gland, pineal gland, and
basal ganglia)
There are 12 cranial nerve pairs that extend
from the brain. (Bonus material)
most are mixed nerves (motor and sensory)
except olfactory and optic nerves (sensory only110
)
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Biology 30 Function
Cranial
nerves:
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112. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
1. Hindbrain:
Medulla oblongata:
o Control of body functions like heart rate and
breathing rate.
o Destruction = death
Cerebellum:
o Co-ordinating body movements
o Balance
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113. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
1. Hindbrain: cont’d
Pons:
o Relays nerve impulses between hindbrain and
forebrain.
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Systems
114. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
1. Hindbrain:
- cont’d
Pons
Medulla oblongata
Cerebellum
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
2. Midbrain:
Reticular formation:
o Activates forebrain to analyze sensory information.
o Selects which information is to be analyzed by
forebrain.
o Is not a single structure, but rather links various
structures together.
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Systems
116. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
2. Midbrain:
- cont’d
Reticular formation
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117. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain:
Thalamus:
o “Gate-keeper” of the cerebral cortex
o All sensory information passes through thalamus
o Consciousness (awareness)
Hypothalamus:
o Monitors and regulates temperature and water levels
in blood
o Co-ordinating center for internal organs (e.g., thirst,
hunger, rage, sex drive, and satiety) 117
118. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
3. Forebrain:
- cont’d
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
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119. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Pituitary gland:
o Master gland (controls all other glands)
o Link to the endocrine system
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Systems
120. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
3. Forebrain:
- cont’d
Pituitary gland
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121. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Pineal gland:
o More important in lower animals
o Detects body temperature and exposure to sun
o It is a regressive structure
o Secretes melatonin
– Induces sleep in humans
– Stimulated by darkness
– Inhibited by daylight
o What impact does this have on Canadians?
(Especially those in the far north) 121
122. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
3. Forebrain:
- cont’d
Pineal gland
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Basal ganglia:
o Located deep within the cerebrum
o Associated with the following functions:
– Motor control (posture & voluntary movement)
– Cognition (the process of thought)
– Emotions
– Learning
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Systems
124. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: -
cont’d
3. Forebrain:
Basal
ganglia:
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125. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Cerebrum (Cerebral cortex):
o Most prominent part of the brain
o Occupies approx. 1.35 L of space
(largest of all animals)
o Has a mass of approx. 3 lbs.
o The cerebrum is separated into 4 lobes
– Each lobe is separated by a deep fissure called a ‘sulcus’
o The 4 lobes are:
1. Frontal 3. Occipital
2. Parietal 4. Temporal 125
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Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Cerebrum (Cerebral cortex): cont’d
o Frontal lobe:
– Motor control (movement, speech, etc.)
» The basal ganglia are imbedded within the frontal lobe
– Intellectual activities
– Personality
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Systems
127. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Cerebrum (Cerebral cortex): - cont’d
o Occipital lobe:
– Sensory areas interpret visual information (optic nerve)
o Temporal lobe:
– Sensory areas interpret vision and hearing information
– Interpreting speech
– Association areas linked with memory
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Systems
128. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - cont’d
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Cerebrum (Cerebral cortex): - cont’d
o Parietal lobe:
– Sensory areas for touch and temperature awareness
– Emotions
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Systems
130. Brain Structure and
Biology 30 Function
Structures of the Brain: - Parietal lobe
cont’d Occipital lobe
3. Forebrain: - cont’d
Cerebrum
Frontal lobe
Temporal lobe
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131. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
Michael J. Fox: - cont’d
Now we will view another video on
Parkinson’s disease.
Afterwards, we will discuss how this relates to
what we have learned today.
Make sure you identify the brain structure that is
mostly responsible for the symptoms of
Parkinson’s disease.
Link: “Understanding Parkinson’s Disease” 131
132. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
Michael J. Fox: - cont’d
Follow up questions to the video,
“Understanding Parkinson’s Disease”.
What was the brain structure responsible for the
symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
o Basal ganglia
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
o Trembling hand, stiffness of limbs, depression, etc.
Unit A - Nervous and Endocrine 132
Systems
133. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
Michael J. Fox: - cont’d
More follow up questions to the video,
“Understanding Parkinson’s Disease”.
What is the physiological problem with the
neurons?
o The pre-synaptic axons are not producing or secreting
enough dopamine.
Parkinson’s disease is treated by taking drugs
like Levodopa. What would be the physiological
effect of Levodopa on the body?
o It is converted into dopamine in the brain. 133
134. Biology 30 Parkinson’s Disease
Michael J. Fox: - cont’d
More follow up questions to the video,
“Understanding Parkinson’s Disease”.
There are other types of drugs, like Mirapex ®,
that stimulate dopamine receptors to function with
lower levels of dopamine.
Unit A - Nervous and Endocrine 134
Systems
135. Biology 30 The Brain
13.3 The Central Nervous System:
Review of the Brain:
o Watch Mr. Woods DEMO the making of your
‘thinking’ cap.
o Procedure:
– Make your ‘thinking’ cap.
– Outline the 4 lobes of the cerebrum on your cap.
– Label each lobe.
– Write down 1 function of each lobe within the outlined
area.
» For the temporal lobe, write down the function on both
sides of your cap.
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136. Biology 30 The Brain
13.3 The Central Nervous System:
Review of the Brain:
o As we watch the following video, I want you to
do the following:
– Point to the areas of your brain.
– This is a good time to wear your ‘thinking’ caps.
Link: “Pinky & the Brain”
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137. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
13.3 Summary The Central Nervous System
138. Biology 30 Closure
Can you:
1. identify the principal structures of the
central nervous system and explain their
functions in regulating the voluntary
(somatic) and involuntary (autonomic)
systems of the human organism; i.e.,
cerebral hemispheres and lobes,
cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata,
hypothalamus, & spinal cord.
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140. Unit 30 A
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Ch. 13 - Lesson 6
13.3 The Central Nervous System
The Spine
13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
(pp.433–5)
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141. Biology 30 Today’s Objectives
Today you must be able to:
1. identify the principal structures of the
central nervous system and explain their
functions in regulating the voluntary
(somatic) and involuntary (autonomic)
systems of the human organism; i.e.,
cerebral hemispheres and lobes,
cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata,
hypothalamus, & spinal cord.
141
142. Biology 30 The Spinal Cord
Recall:
The spinal cord is part of the Central
Nervous System (CNS).
The spinal cord represents the connection
point where the Peripheral Nervous
System (PNS) connects to the CNS.
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143. Biology 30 The Spinal Cord
Anatomy:
The spinal cord is surrounded by vertebrae.
o The vertebrae provide protection against physical
trauma.
The vertebrae is separated by intervertebral
disks composed of cartilage.
143
144. Biology 30 The Spinal Cord
Anatomy: (cont’d)
The spinal cord is made up of two types of
nerve tissue:
o Grey matter:
– Non-myelinated nerve fibres.
– The grey matter is made up of interneurons only.
o White matter:
– Myelinated nerve fibres.
– Both motor and sensory nerves are present.
» Dorsal root: Nerve tract made up of sensory neurons.
» Ventral root: Nerve tract made up of motor neurons.
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145. Biology 30 The Spinal Cord
Figure 1, p.426 (Nelson)
Anatomy of the spinal cord:
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146. 13.4 The Peripheral
Biology 30 Nervous System
General Composition:
Consists of:
o Sensory neurons:
– Relays information from stimulus receptors to the
CNS.
o Motor neurons:
– Runs from the CNS to effectors (muscles or organs).
The PNS has two distinct divisions:
o The Sensory-Somatic System
o The Autonomic Nervous System
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148. The Sensory-Somatic
Biology 30 System
In General:
Relays sensory information about the
external environment to the CNS.
A response from the CNS (the spine or the
brain) is relayed back to an effector muscle.
The sensory-somatic system is considered
to be under voluntary (somatic) control.
o For the most part, you can control your muscles
in response to an external stimulus.
o The only exception is the reflex arc.
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150. The Autonomic
Biology 30 Nervous System
In General:
Relays sensory information about the
internal environment to the CNS.
A response from the CNS (the brain) is
relayed back to an effector (smooth muscle,
cardiac muscle, internal organs, or glands).
The autonomic nervous system is
considered to be under involuntary control.
o For example,
– If your blood oxygen levels fall below normal, the
autonomic nerves acts to restore oxygen levels by 150
increasing breathing and heart rates.
151. The Autonomic
Biology 30 Nervous System
The ANS is made up of two distinct units:
The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS):
o Prepares the body for stress.
– Increases heart rate.
– Causes the release of epinephrine from the adrenal
glands.
– Increases release of glucose from the liver.
– Dilates the pupils.
– Decreases peristalsis in the digestive tract.
– Increases blood flow to the skin.
– Relaxes the bladder’s sphincter.
o Releases epinephrine (a neurotransmitter) onto
the effector. 151
152. The Autonomic
Biology 30 Nervous System
The ANS is made up of two distinct units: ( cont’d)
The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS):
o Restores the body back to normal.
– Decreases heart rate.
– Glucose is stored in the liver.
– Constricts the pupils.
– Increases peristalsis in the digestive tract.
– Decreases blood flow to the skin.
– Constricts the bladder’s sphincter.
o Releases acetylcholine and nitric oxide
(neurotransmitters) onto the effector.
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153. The Autonomic
Biology 30 Nervous System
Figure 2,
p.434 (Nelson)
The ANS
of the PNS:
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154. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
13.4 Summary The Peripheral Nervous System
• The peripheral nervous system is made up of the sensory-somatic
and the autonomic nervous systems. Together they sense and
respond to external and internal stimuli.
• The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and
parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic system prepares the
body for stress; the parasympathetic system returns the body to
a resting state.
155. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
Chapter 13 Summary: Outcomes
Knowledge
• describe a neuron and myelin sheath, explaining the formation
and transmission of an action potential and the transmission of
a signal across a synapse and the main chemicals and
transmitters involved (13.1, 13.2)
• identify structures of the central and peripheral nervous
systems and explain their functions in regulating the voluntary
(somatic) and involuntary (autonomic) systems, (13.1, 13.3,
13.4)
• describe the organization of neurons into nerves and simple
reflex arcs (13.1)
156. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
Chapter 13 Summary: Outcomes
STS
• explain that scientific knowledge and theories develop through
hypotheses, collection of experimental evidence and by
providing explanations (13.1)
• explain that scientific investigation includes analyzing evidence
and providing explanations based on scientific theories and
concepts (13.2)
• explain that the goal of technology is to provide solutions to
practical problems (13.3)
157. Chapter 13
Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System
Chapter 13 Summary: Outcomes
Skills
• conduct investigations and record data by: investigating the
physiology of reflex arcs (13.1); observing neurons and
synapses (13.3); and observing a mammalian brain and
identifying structures (13.3)
• analyze data and apply concepts (13.1, 13.3)
• work as members of a team (all)
158. Unit 30 A
Biology
Biology 30 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
General Outcomes
In this unit, you will
• explain how the nervous system controls physiological
processes
• explain how the endocrine system contributes to homeostasis
159. Biology 30 Closure
Can you:
1. identify the principal structures of the
central nervous system and explain their
functions in regulating the voluntary
(somatic) and involuntary (autonomic)
systems of the human organism; i.e.,
cerebral hemispheres and lobes,
cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata,
hypothalamus, & spinal cord.
159